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Natasha Lester
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A wartime betrayal, a race against time ... and a secret hidden in a painting.The must-read new novel from the author of The French Agent and White Gardenia.
Paris 1946…
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How much will a young Parisian seamstress sacrifice to make her mark in the male-dominated world of 1940s New York fashion? From the author of A KISS FROM MR FITZGERALD…
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Inspired by the incredible true story of Lee Miller, Vogue model turned one of the first female war photojournalists, the new novel by the bestselling author of THE PARIS SEAMSTRESS
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How did a young Parisienne mother, celebrated for her beauty and glamour, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York…
How did a young Parisian mother, celebrated for her beauty and glamour, come to lead the largest spy network in occupied France?
Morocco, 1928. Marie-Madeleine Meric is not the kind…
'Vogue meets Daisy Jones & The Six . . . with incisive observations about women's roles as muse and inspiration - and what price they pay when they dare to…
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New York Times bestselling author Natasha Lester delivers a brilliant blend of feminism, fashion, and history in this bold novel set against the real-life designers' showdown in Versailles in the…
From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre and What Is Left Over After comes a modern story of motherhood, resilience and compassion.
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In November 1973, a fashion legend vanished, leaving behind only a white silk dress and the question: what really happened to Astrid Bricard?
The Paris Secret is an unforgettable story about the lengths people go to protect one another, and a love that, despite everything, lasts a lifetime. Perfect for fans of Kate…
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A breath-taking historical women's fiction novel, full of intrigue, mystery and dangerous secrets, taking you on a journey through Paris and New York. From the international-bestselling author.
[T]his haunting, wise book heralds the arrival of a remarkable Australian talent’ - The Age, Pick of the Week.In my defence I can only put forward this disclaimer: I don’t…
I was captivated by this honest, powerful story that fuses love and art with the most profound challenges of motherhood. Written with extraordinary emotional wisdom and intelligence. - Liz ByrskiNatasha…
From the New York Times bestselling author comes this extraordinary masterpiece of historical fiction that will have you wiping tears from your face Paris, 1939 While working at the Louvre…
It’s the roaring twenties in the Manhattan of gin, jazz and prosperity. Women wear makeup and hitched hemlines and enjoy a new freedom to vote and work. Not so for…
1918, England. Armistice Day should bring peace into Leonora’s life. Rather than secretly making cosmetics in her father’s chemist shop to sell to army nurses such as…
How much will a young Parisian seamstress sacrifice to make her mark in the male-dominated world of 1940s New York fashion? From the bestselling author of A KISS FROM MR…
Manhattan, Paris, 1942: When Jessica May’s successful modelling career is abruptly cut short, she is assigned to the war in Europe as a photojournalist for Vogue. But when she arrives…
A compelling and lavish read from a New York Times bestselling author about a young American striving to forget her part in the war by building life anew in Paris…
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Lavish and compelling, this is the story of a young woman trying to forget her devastating part in the war 1943. After spearheading several successful advertising campaigns in New York…
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How much will Estella sacrifice to make her mark? Epic and sweeping historical fiction perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Kate Furnivall and Penny Vincenzi.
Inspired by the incredible true story of Lee Miller, Vogue model turned one of the first female war photojournalists, the new novel by the bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress
Captivating and inspirational, A Kiss From Mr Fitzgerald is a love story starring a woman ahead of her time, set against the backdrop of Jazz Age New York. Perfect for…
A lush and engrossing novel of one woman’s quest to keep Nazis from stealing priceless art during WWII, perfect for fans of The Rose Code. Paris, 1939: The Nazis think…
An unforgettable and fascinating tale of an orphan turned WWII spy turned fashion icon in Paris (Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye).
Alix St. Pierre…
From the author of The Paris Secret comes a modern tale of love and second chances.
Gaelle has a dream job working for a fashion magazine, and a husband who…
A wardrobe of Dior gowns, a secret kept for sixty-five years, and the three women bound forever by war… from the New York Times bestselling author of THE FRENCH PHOTOGRAPHER.
A compelling and lavish novel from the NYT bestselling author about a young woman striving to forget her part in the war by building life anew as the publicist at…
Paris, 1939
When Nazis occupy the city, Eliane Dufort is heartbroken - her lover flees for England and her family to the country. She finds herself working at the Louvre…
Set between war-torn Paris and the present day French Riviera, The Riviera House is a breathtakingly beautiful story of love and sacrifice. Perfect for fans of Rachel Hore, Lucinda Riley…
A breath-taking historical women’s fiction novel, full of intrigue, mystery and dangerous secrets, set against the vivid backdrop of Paris. From the international-bestselling author.
If you loved THE PARIS WIFE and Z: A NOVEL OF ZELDA FITZGERALD, you will devour this deliciously evocative love story of a small-town girl with big ambitions in 1920s…
From the New York Times bestselling author comes this extraordinary masterpiece of historical fiction that will have you wiping tears from your face
Paris, 1939 While working at the Louvre…
A brave young woman chases her dream despite society’s disapproval in 1920s New York. Perfect for fans of Gill Paul, Kate Furnivall and Penny Vincenzi.
'Page-turning . . . Rich with intrigue and laced with secrets' The Australian Women's Weekly
'Luxuriant and opulent, just like Dior's glorious gowns. A sweeping story of love, betrayal and…
For readers of Lilac Girls and The Nightingale comes an internationally bestselling World War II novel that spans generations, crosses oceans, and proves just how much two young women are…
An American soldier and an enterprising photographer brave occupied France during World War II to help give a little girl the one thing she’s never had–a family–in this gripping historical…
It’s the Roaring Twenties in the Manhattan of gin, jazz and prosperity. Women wear makeup and hitched hemlines and enjoy a new freedom to vote and work. Not so for…
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